StartUp Fund Joensuu

The Start Up Development Joensuu – Investment Fund helps startup companies to grow, employ people and internationalize. The Fund obtains its capital from Joensuu Startup Development and private investors.

The fund is managed by Joensuu Startup Kehitys Oy, a subsidiary of Business Joensuu. Together with the Business Joensuu’s Business Accelerator and internationalization services, the Fund supports the domestic and international growth of its target companies. The Fund is an avenue for companies second phase funding round. While the Fund is not subject to any fieldspecific restrictions, its main focus is on companies that specialize in digitalization, the forest bioeconomy, materials, and innovative technology.

Target companies must operate in Joensuu or have a connection with the Joensuu region at the level of operative activities.